Larry Lucchino Quotations

Tom Werner said this is a happy day for the Red Sox, and I agree. We?re a stronger, more effective and bolder front office.

We're happy to be perceived by most people as underdogs this year.

One person expressed concern that his young daughter wanted to get a Yankees shirt with Johnny's name on it. And he didn't know what sort of crisis that would cause in the family.

I expect that Manny will be here next week when he says he will be.

I don't think it's unprecedented. It's unusual. But at this point, for the Red Sox, I think it's the way to go.

He had a special relationship with ballplayers, as he had with fans, as he had with the front office people. He was an open, available, uncle-like personality, and I think that is special. Baseball fans appreciate that.

He has asked us before, and it's only reasonable that we explore possibilities, particularly at this time of year when all types of trades are considered and kicked around. So it seems respectful of him, and it seems our job is to consider these kinds of possibilities.

Henry said. ''He may, however, go to Palm Springs to talk with possible candidates, if there are any executives he has been given permission to talk with.

I think it's fair to say that we left the door ajar for a subsequent formal offer. We wanted to sign Johnny Damon. We made a very strong and concerted effort to do so. We're disappointed.

I think it's probably fair to say there has been general discussion about Theo coming back in some shape or form. It's premature to discuss exactly what role, if any, Theo would have.

It is a sad day when the Players Association thwarts the will of its members, ... The Players Association asserts that it supports individual negotiations, freedom of choice, and player mobility. However, in this high-profile instance, their action contradicts this and is contrary to the desires of the player.

Supply and demand, ... is a very attractive concept.

Some made personal donations, ... Others housed displaced families. Several attended fundraisers away from the ballpark. Many took pictures with fans to raise additional funds. It was a true team effort.

We are grateful to those who have purchased their tickets early, and we deeply appreciate this demonstration of support.

We were notified at 11:55 tonight that Damon had accepted an offer from the Yankees.

We don't want to comment on what's going on up there if it could have some negative implication for our team. And I think there's no purpose. Everyone knows the rivalry is a heated one, and that we have a lot of respect for them and they for us. But I don't see what good it does to make bold predictions on the first day of spring training.

This series itself has increased our fan base. I think there are people in Monterrey and in the towns around here that care about the Padres.

When Major League Baseball owners unanimously voted to allow team logos to be part of instant ticket games, we then had an opportunity to create yet another innovative venture.

While Theo was contemplating returning to the organization in an advisory role, he and I agreed it was best if he returned as general manager.

Theo's an immensely talented guy who's proved himself over the last several years here. And if he is comfortable and happy and feels he can be productive in this organization, in this structure, we would welcome him.

The time and distance from the scientist's lab bench to the patient's bedside must be shortened.

There needs to be some give and take, or some exchange of preferences and places. So, obviously we have to work together, and we told him we would be willing to explore that. He needs to give us some guidance.

It's premature to discuss exactly what role Theo would have. All we're saying is that we'll keep a light in the window and the door ajar.

The last stages of this did come as a bit of a surprise to us. We're not going to go back and reconstruct the negotiations, and what would we have done. I leave it to the Yankees to make decisions for the Yankees.

Certainly Theo is a good friend of all of us, and he's worked very closely with these guys in the past. The door has been really ajar for some time, and until Theo goes to work for another baseball organization we'll keep the light on in the window with the possibility of him coming back and helping us.

I can confirm that we are in the process seeking to sign Millwood.

a grim-faced Henry said. ''I didn't feel it was appropriate for him to come here and defend himself over this issue. There have been things I have read over the last couple of weeks that are off base and I felt I should come.

For those of us who have been diagnosed with cancer, time is a precious commodity. The time and distance from the scientist's lab bench to the patient's bedside must be shortened.

Life is not about warming yourself by the fire, life is about building the fire. And generosity is the match...If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap, but if you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.

The generosity and compassion of Red Sox Nation, our players and the Red Sox Wives never cease to amaze, We were touched and inspired by the eagerness our fans showed to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina.